Khundrakpam (O) Medha Devi and 7 Ors v. State of Manipur and 3 Ors

O R D E R

(Oral) [1] Mr. Ch. Ngongo, learned senior counsel assisted by Mr. N. Gojen, learned counsel appeared for the petitioners and

Mr. S. Chittaranjan, learned Addl. AG appeared on behalf of the respondents. [2] In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioners in the present writ petition and as agreed to by both the counsel appearing for the parties, the present writ petition is being disposed of at the Motion stage itself. [3] The present writ petition has been filed with the prayer for directing the respondents to allow the petitioners, relatives, friends and other well-wishers of the deceased persons to perform the ritual ceremony of Heikat Leikat Tamba (Floral Tribute) at the Memorial Tombs constructed on the hillock of Chingmeirong Cheiraoching at Thangmeiband, Imphal West, on 13-04-2026 between 06:00 AM to 04:00 PM. [4] The learned senior counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the present writ petition may be disposed of in terms of the earlier orders passed by this court in similar writ petitions. Mr. S. Chittaranjan, learned Addl. AG appearing for the respondents also fairly submitted that the present writ petition can be disposed of in terms of the earlier orders passed by this court in similar writ petitions. [5] After hearing the submissions advanced by the learned counsel appearing for the parties and after perusal of the records, the present writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondents to permit the petitioners, relatives, friends and other well-wishers of the deceased persons to enter into the Memorial Tombs constructed on the hillock of Chingmeirong Cheiraoching at Thangmeiband, Imphal

West, to perform the ritual ceremony of Heikat Leikat Tamba (Floral Tribute), as has been done in the past, on 13-04-2026 between 06:00 AM to 04:00 PM of that day. [6] It is made clear that this order shall not preclude the State authorities to take appropriate steps towards maintenance of law and order in the area and subject to the requirements as stipulated in the order dated 07-04-2026 by the District Magistrate, Imphal West, issued under Section 163 of the BNSS 2023 in Cril. Misc. Case No. 5 of 2026. [7] With the aforesaid directions, the present writ petition is disposed of. [8] A copy of this order be furnished to both the counsel appearing for the parties during the course of the day for doing the needful.

JUDGE Devananda

IN THE HIGH COURT OF MANIPUR AT IMPHAL 1. Khundrakpam (0) Medha Devl, aged about 49 years, sister- in-law of Late Kh. Chaobhan alias Rajen Meitei, a resident of Kwakeithel Moirangpurel Leikai, P.O. Imphal, P.S. Singjamei, Imphal West District, Manipur-795001. 2. Moirangthem Saratkumar Singh, aged about 72 years, B/o. Late M. Premkumar Singh, a resident of Sagolband Tera Sapam Leikai, P.O. Imphal P.S. Lamphel, Imphal West District, Manipur-795001. 3. Naorem Ibohanbi Singh, aged about 74 years, B/o. Late N. Rajen Meitei, a resident of Naorem Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Singjamei, Imphal West District, Manipur-795008. 4. Thoudam Deben Singh, aged about 68 years, B/o. Late Th. Loken Meitei, a resident of Nameirakpam Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Singjamei, Imphal West District, Manipur-795008. 5. Thoudam Romio Singh, aged about 55 years, nephew of Late Th. Kunjabihari Meitei, a resident of Kakwa Nameirakpam Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Singjamei, Imphal East District, Manipur- 795008. 6. Maibam Tampak Chanu, aged about 49 years, S/o. Late M. Pakka alias Chaothoi Singh, a resident of Heirok Part-II, Litanmakhong, P.O. Wangjing, P.S. Thoubal, District Thoubal, Manipur. 7. Konthoujam Anita Devi, aged about 50 years, w/o Konthoujam Kanta Singh, niece-in-law of Late S. Kameshor of Heibongpokpi Mayai Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Lamshang, Imphal West District, Manipur. 8. R.K. Sukha Singh, aged about 65 years, B/o. Late R.K. Khoiromba alias Gyane, a resident of Moreh Heinoumakhong, IN. 8 SHOUGRAKPAM DEVANANDA SINGH Date: 2026.04.08 14:40:08 +05'30' Ward No. 6, P.O. & P.S. Moreh, Tengnoupal District, Manipur. … Petitioners -Versus- 1. The State of Manipur, represented by Chief Secretary, Government of Manipur, Mantripukhri, Civil Secretariat, South Block P.O. Mantripukhri & P.S. Heingang, District Imphal East, Manipur-795002. 2. The Special Secretary (Home), Government of Manipur, Mantripukhri, Civil Secretariat, South Block P.O. Mantripukhri & P.S. Heingang, District Imphal East, Manipur-795002. 3. The District Magistrate, Imphal West, Government of Manipur, Babupara, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, District Imphal West, Manipur-795001. 4. The Superintendent of Police, Imphal West, Manipur Babupara, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, District Imphal West, Manipur-795001. … Respondents B E F O R E HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AHANTHEM BIMOL SINGH For the petitioners :: Mr. Ch. Ngongo, Sr. Advocate asstd. By Mr. N. Gojen, Advocate For the respondents :: Mr. S. Chittaranjan, Addl. AG Date of hearing :: 08-04-2026 Date of order :: 08-04-2026